Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest man to play in a European Championship qualifier as Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick to lead Belgium to victory against Sweden.
Ibrahimovic, 41, came on in the 73rd minute to a standing ovation from the Swedish fans.
By then Belgium were already leading 2-0 after a brace from Lukaku.
The striker headed in an opener in the first half before turning around from close range and then slotting in late.
At 41 years, five months and 21 days, Ibrahimovic broke the record held by Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff since 1983.
Last weekend he became the oldest player to score a goal in Serie A history when the AC Milan striker converted a penalty against Udinese.
Ibrahimovic said he wants to play at Euro 2024 in Germany next year at the age of 42 and will become the oldest player ever to take part in the tournament.
Lukaku’s hat-trick – his first goals for his country since 2021 – gave Domenico Tedesco the perfect start as Belgium manager.
